CVE-2005-2686: Directory traversal vulnerability in SaveWebPortal 3.4 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2686 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting savewebportal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in SaveWebPortal 3.4 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute arbitrary local PHP programs via ".." sequences in the (1) SITE_Path parameter to menu_dx.php or (2) CONTENTS_Dir parameter to menu_sx.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: savewebportal

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

savewebportal savewebportal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy savewebportal || rpm -q savewebportal || savewebportal --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison savewebportal sudo apt install savewebportal=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4> sudo apt-mark hold savewebportal

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list savewebportal sudo dnf downgrade savewebportal-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4> sudo dnf versionlock add savewebportal

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2686?

savewebportal: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2686 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2686 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-2686 affect?

CVE-2005-2686 affects savewebportal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in SaveWebPortal 3.4 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute arbitrary local PHP programs via ".." sequences in the (1) SITE_Path parameter to menu_dx.php or (2) CONTENTS_Dir paramete

How urgent is CVE-2005-2686?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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